June 2012

Isaac & Kellie: Married!

by Lauryn on June 28, 2012 in Wedding

Each wedding I shoot is always different, and Kellie and Isaac’s was no exception! Their wedding was classic, and elegant, but still full of fun, big laughs, and great friends. Everyone there made me feel like I had always been a part of the group! I loved it!

One of my favorite parts of the whole day were the toasts. It was so beautiful hearing from Kellie and Isaac’s siblings and how they had changed their lives for the better. Another part I loved was whenever Kellie and Isaac would hug one another, they would just melt into each other. As if nothing else in the entire world were more comfortable than to hold one another. Enjoy some of my very favorite pictures from their day!

Huge thanks to Katie Nesbitt for all her help throughout the day! Her images are scattered throughout the post!

Married!! Love their happy faces!

Loved the ruffly bridesmaid dresses… so fun!

Ohhhh Kellie, you are beautiful!

I LOVED Kellie’s dress! So romantic and lovely…

Handsome men!

Isaac and Kellie’s Banner: The Hutchisons!

These guys made my job easy!!

The centerpieces were gorgeous… Loved the billy buttons!

First Dance…

And onto the party!!!

The End!

Congratulations Hutchison’s!! It was an honor!!

Vendor Info:

Dress: Jingles

Tuxs: Men’s Wearhouse

Flowers: Tommy’s Garden

Ceremony: Tuckahoe Presbyterian

Reception: Salisbury Country Club

Ice Cream: Gelati Celesti

Hair: Merry George of Nesbit

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2nd Shooters.

by Lauryn on June 26, 2012 in Business

I want to talk a bit today about why I love working with Second Shooters. Are they necessary? Some would say wholeheartedly, yes. While others say, maybe not. However, Im not concerned about whether or not they are needed. All I know is that I love having one with me, especially one I adore and trust.

First, I like the company. Wedding day is hard. It brings all sorts of emotions including but not limited to: excitement, happiness, boredom, anxiety, frustration, great joy, tiredness, hunger, humbleness, and then another heaping serving of happiness. Round and round you go throughout the day. Whether its traffic that is making you nervous, or the vows that are making you cry silently behind your camera while you snap pictures, it is always draining. Having someone who you like around to make jokes, complain, toss around ideas, make you laugh, and give you pep talks is amazing.

Secondly, I like that I have backup. Weddings are a unique event. They cannot be recreated, no matter what. Even if you miss the first dance, or your card screws up, and you recreate it later… when the bride and groom look at those pictures, guess what their first thought is more than likely going to be? ”Oh, remember when the photographers card corrupted and we had to redo this? It was so funny!” Having a 2nd shooter there who you trust to constantly be shooting alongside you is a safety net like no other. And, if you have one who’s work you like… total bonus. You get to use and share tons of their images with your couple!

Lastly, I like the different perspective. I get to shoot what I see in my head, and I also get to include what that other person sees in theirs. How awesome is that? SO AWESOME. Everyone’s mind is different. Even when you shoot with someone who shoots similarly to you. Its different. I encourage my shooters to be creative, suggest things to me throughout the day, and push the limit. I love broadening the perspective on wedding day. When I cull through my seconds work, I am still picking images that are “Lauryn Galloway Photography.” That part doesn’t change, but I am able to see and provide a much broader range.

Oh, and lastly, you get pictures of you shooting!! Its fun (and funny) to see what you look like, and it makes for good blog material! Win-win.

One of my most recent examples… While I was shooting this….

Stephanie was capturing this… One of my favorite shots of the day!

Another example… Mine is on the right, Annamarie’s is on the left…

And one more, mine is on the left, Tori’s is on the right!

So! If you are on the fence about whether you might like to work with a 2nd Shooter, do it!! Take your time to figure out who you might like to work with, and reach out to someone

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Mark & Katy: Married Peek!

by Lauryn on June 25, 2012 in Wedding

More will be on the blog next week!! Excited to share these with you!

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Life Lists.

by Lauryn on June 22, 2012 in Highs & Lows

Posting my 25 before 25 list has really kicked my tush into high gear to get a bunch of those things crossed off!! Like, I signed up to read the Bible in 90 days. Yes, the ENTIRE bible. Im crazy. The reading plan is actually really easy, and its only about 20 chapters a day. I also scheduled a fun trip to DC for my 25th birthday and that we will take the Train for! I made a goal of reading 2 books a week to meet my 25 books goal. I think I can, I think I can… I know there are some things on there that just wont happen, but I am going to keep plugging away at it and see how things play out. Who knows, maybe I will have time to paint the entire UPSTAIRS before September?! (Bahahahaha, who am I kidding?!)

Either way, I am really glad that its out there in the blogsphere to keep me accountable. And, as usual on Fridays, here are this weeks Highs and Lows!

Highs:

Reading One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. Game Changer. Life Changing book. Read it.
We are almost done with the downstairs tasks we wanted to get done before the wedding next weekend! I think the only thing we wont be able to really get to is Art, which isnt so bad because making Art and picking out Art takes a long time so I am happy to not have that pressure.
New Blinds in the Living Room and Dining Room!! I love them!

Lows:

Had to take the Cats to the vet this morning. They are super well behaved but listening to them cry and cry in the car just tears my heart to pieces. Lord, help me when I have my own baby.

This picture makes me laugh… Hey there bike shorts! Credit: Katie Nesbitt!

Happy Weekending!

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Trace & Natalie: Married!

by Lauryn on June 21, 2012 in Wedding

Sometimes, life hands you something you didn’t expect. Something awesome that you can only really thank the Lord for. First, I have a friend named Lucy who is also a photographer. She rocks. And, she referred Natalie and Trace to me because her little babe was due a week before their wedding! I was so excited to chat with Natalie and Trace over Skype, and learn all about their relationship. How they first met in middle school and how they have this huge group of friends who all support and love each other so well. I also got to hear one of the most creative engagement stories ever! Trace had a print made for Natalie of Boston, and in the print Trace is proposing to Natalie. Thats how he asked her!! They were looking at the gift together, Natalie saw Trace in the window of a building on one knee proposing to her! How cool is that? And, now they get to keep that for the rest of their lives… so awesome.

To be honest, I was a little nervous about this wedding and for one reason only. It was in D.C. Im from a city, and I know how to drive in the city, but not D.C. I was nervous I was going to be late, nervous that their would be too many people, nervous about getting to and from locations… But, you know what? This wedding went smoother than some of my Richmond weddings! Natalie and Trace did such an amazing job planning the day out that it went perfectly! I am so excited to share these with you. Enjoy some of my favorites!

Also, HUGE thanks to Stephanie Yonce for shooting with me! Her images are mixed in throughout the post!

Natalie’s dress was stunning!

Dad moment…

Fist Look!!

It was a REALLY sunny day… Trace’s eyes needed a break!

Joy!!!

This next one is Stephanie’s!! I loveee it!

Friends, ALL of that was during their First Look. You get SO many more genuine and relaxed images when you choose to do a First Look. There is no rush, and its just the 3 of us, hanging out, laughing, and talking! There are so many MORE positives to doing a First Look… I hope if youre a bride you will consider one! You wont regret a single moment of it!

I loved this wedding party!! They were so sweet and fun!!

Such unique bouquets!

Rooftop ceremony!!

I loved the ceremony and all the traditions they honored. They combined Jewish wedding details along with Christian ones!

Trace’s sister read Blessing of the Hands, it was really moving…

Husband and Wife!!

First dance!

Which turned into a Flash Mob with the entire wedding party!!

Parent dances…

Cake cutting!

And they partied into the night!

Congratulations Rakestraw’s!! So excited for you guys!

Vendor Info:

Dress: White, Jodi Moylan
Suits: Jos. A. Bank
Flowers: DBI Events, Liza Bourkard
Cake: Cakes by Carolyn, Carolyn Buschmeie
Hair: Derek Farmer
Planner: Bella Cosa Events, Meredith Sorkin
Makeup: Erica Basha

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25 before 25 Update.

by Lauryn on June 20, 2012 in Personal

I thought you deserved an update on my 25 things before 25 list. Ill just warn you, its not pretty!

25 Things:

Knit a scarf.
Fly in a plane.
Take a road trip. {This is scheduled for the last weekend in August!}
Retry gardening. {Jared and I had a garden, but we neglected it and it became weed ridden.}
Shoot a personal photography series.
Run a 5k.
Read 25 books.
Try 25 new recipes, 5 of them baked goods. {About half way there!}
Retry bread making.
Ride on a train.
Go on a cruise! {This one is already scheduled!}
Visit a new state. {This is scheduled for the last weekend in August!}
Start a journal, and keep it up.
Repaint all the trim in the house. {Almost done with the downstairs!}
Repaint all rooms in the house, except the office. {Downstairs is DONE!}
Paint front and back door RED.
Hang Jared’s hammock.
Pay off CC’s ~~and Scion.~~
Finish bedroom redo. {Just a few more things and this is DONE!}
~~Buy a new swimsuit. {I haven’t bought a swim suit in about 4 years.}~~
~~Create some DIY art for the~~ Bedroom and ~~Kitchen~~
~~Write letters to family members I always write to, but have neglected this year.~~
Create a habit of walking 3x a week.
Read the Old Testament.
~~Begin a true prayer life.~~

Yikes. I have a lot to do in 3 months!!

Thanks to Annamarie for the picture!

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Adam & Liz: Engaged (Again!)

by Lauryn on June 19, 2012 in Couples/Engagements

This post is a little bit different than the norm… but maybe not really. Do you remember Adam and Liz? The Cherry Blossom couple? Well, they really wanted to do another session that wasnt completely centered around the blossoms, and they wanted to make the trek to Richmond! The more times I get to shoot with my couples the better!! Wedding day is going to be a piece of PIE with these two. (Im not much into cake…)

We met up at the modernly beautiful VMFA, and worked quickly against the weather. It did end of pouring the last few minutes of the session, but that is a success in my book! Enjoy some of my favorites!

Arent they beautiful?! I cant wait for July!!

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Isaac & Kellie: Married Peek!

by Lauryn on June 18, 2012 in Wedding

Isaac and Kellie had a gloriously classy wedding this past weekend, and I cant wait to share more of these images with you!!

FULL post coming to the blog next week!

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Painting and Super Shoes.

by Lauryn on June 15, 2012 in Highs & Lows

Well, its done. Most of it anyway. Our entire downstairs is almost finished being painted. All thats left is the crown moulding in the Dining Room, the toe kick around the Kitchen Cabinets, and the Living Room trim. The Mudroom is done, the Bathroom is done… Its nice. Its clean, and oh so pretty. Jared’s parents stayed with us this past week and worked tirelessly to finish everything for us. They were amazing and worked over so many long hours. Pictures to come when things are finished finished, like art and curtains and rugs. One thing I have noticed through this proces… I really like graphic geometric rugs. You’ll see soon enough.

I am just happy to try to piece our home back together. For the past month of so the dining room has been in the living room and our kitchen contents were on said table. Phew! It will be nice to get back to “normal.” And, as usual on Fridays… here are the rest of this week’s Highs and Lows!

Highs:

Kellie and Isaac get married tomorrow!
Weekly massages are indulgent yes, but really helping my neck and shoulder issues!
My computers are burning DVD’s again!

Lows:

My feet have really been bothering me lately… I think I need to get some sort of super shoe. You know, the kind that aren’t very cute? Oh boy.

This is what I feel like doing today… In the sun, with a good book, and a big blanket.

Happy Weekending to you!

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Matt & Stephanie: Married!

by Lauryn on June 14, 2012 in Wedding

After Matt and Steph’s engagement session, and meeting a few of their family members, I knew their wedding was going to be great. But, what I didnt expect was how this wedding would take my breath away. Every single part was beautiful and lovely and warm. Both Matt and Stephanie were so calm and happy. I think others were more nervous for their day than they were! My very favorite part of the day was seeing Matt turn around to see Steph for the first time. He looked so joyful!

This wedding was the epitome of Southern goodness. The entire event was held on Steph’s families Farm Market. Remember they had their engagements on the Orchard and Farm? Well, a lot of those fruits and vegetables make their way over to the Farm Market, and that is where Matt and Steph tied the knot! The favors were jams and spreads made from those very fruits and the color palette was simple and soothing… blue and white.

Huge thanks to Annamarie for all her help, her images are scattered throughout the post. Enjoy some of my favorites!